Welch Directions

From the Twin Cities– Take Hwy. 61 through Cottage Grove and take 316 out of Hastings. At 61 again, turn left and after a few miles take a right on County Road 7. Signs are posted. Follow Co. 7 straight into Welch. Welch Station Access is located about a quarter mile south past the village of Welch. See Welch map.

Welch Station Access26674 144th Avenue Way – Welch, MN 55089

From here you can go either toward Cannon Falls – a 9.6 mile ride or toward Red Wing – a 9.8 mile ride.

Information station, picnic grounds and parking available.

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GPS Address and Coordinates:

44.5 63292, -92.738461 +44° 33′ 47.85″, -92° 44′ 18.46″

Trail Conditions

The 2018 Cannon Valley Trail Wheel Pass Season has officially come to an end.

You may still use the trail, but be aware regular maintenance has been reduced, portable toilets were removed and drinking water fountains have been shut off. 11/1/2018

DNR Ski Pass Required

DNR Ski Pass is required to ski on the CVT. Visit MN DNR for more information on obtaining a ski pass. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/skipass/index.html